TSA Approved E-cigarettes Claims Are False

[TribbleTrouble]

I would expect such lies from NJoy. "Twice the price and hassle, half the performance, and Liars to boot!"

[leaford]

Well, for my part, I never got any answer back when I asked for verifiable documents and a contact number at the agencies in question. So your non-answer is more than I got.

[Keltrey]

Well, for my part, I never got any answer back when I asked for verifiable documents and a contact number at the agencies in question. So your non-answer is more than I got.

They are good about the run around. I just like the yeah we have them, but we aren't going to show them to you. If I don't see them, then they don't exist. Of course I sent them 3 emails till I got a reply.

It's gonna bite them in the butt when it's all said and done.

[Kate]

This reminds me of Johnson Creek's claims to be FDA approved, they are not. They have registered for something to do with prevention of terrorism but nothing to do with liquid nicotine is FDA approved. There isn't even hygiene inspection of premises.

Deceptive claims from traders will see them out of business I suspect ... and will leave us high and dry in the process. All for a quick buck.

[cucurucho]

we are trying to accomplish to get on airplanes.

I took this to mean that they are trying to get their devices sold on airplanes?

[CalPilot89]

Keltrey. You stated that: "If they were already approved you would be on the airplanes." Not true..
Now, while I believe that they do not have approval from any of the agencies that they listed, the TSA, FAA, and Homeland Security could approve them, but the airlines themselves could make a company policy to ban them.
The TSA, FAA, and Homeland Security have control over the security checkpoints, and to some degree what is allowed on airplanes. Keep in mind that these agencies could make anything THEY want legal, but the airlines can make what ever THEY want prohibited on board their airplanes.

[Keltrey]

Keltrey. You stated that: "If they were already approved you would be on the airplanes." Not true..
Now, while I believe that they do not have approval from any of the agencies that they listed, the TSA, FAA, and Homeland Security could approve them, but the airlines themselves could make a company policy to ban them.
The TSA, FAA, and Homeland Security have control over the security checkpoints, and to some degree what is allowed on airplanes. Keep in mind that these agencies could make anything THEY want legal, but the airlines can make what ever THEY want prohibited on board their airplanes.

Ah, yes you are correct I forgot about that. Continental is one of those airlines I believe that has instructed their flight to not allow them. Thank you

[halopunker]

Hmph, how long do they take to respond to email...geeez

[Keltrey]

My email to them:

To whom it may concern,

I have seen claims of electronic cigarettes being approved for travel on aircraft by this agency.

I would like to inquire to whether these claims are true or not.

Thank you in advance.

Sincerely,
(Edited)

Response:


From: TSA-ContactCenter@dhs.gov
To: (Edited)
Subject: Re: TSA Contact Us: Passenger and Traveler Information <<#280624-377674#>>
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 18:51:41 -0500






Thank you for your e-mail.

The Transportation Security Administration's current security screening procedures require all carry-on luggage and accessible property be screened before passengers take them onboard an aircraft. Regardless of whether an item is on the prohibited or permitted items list, the Transportation Security Officers (TSO's) have discretion to prohibit an individual from carrying an item through the screening checkpoint or onboard an aircraft if the item poses a security threat.

Therefore, TSA security screening personnel make the final decision on whether to permit items into the sterile area of the airport. Should you need additional assistance, feel free to contact us at toll free 866-289-9673.

Please visit our website at www.tsa.gov for additional information about TSA. We continue to add new information and encourage you to check the website frequently for updated information.

We hope this information is helpful.

TSA Contact Center




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[TropicalBob]

In other words, this person doesn't know what an e-cig is.

Bottom line: It may or may not be permissible. It depends.